Arm injury claims for motorcyclists

Whether held in front of the body or to the sides, motorcyclists often inadvertently use their arms to break their falls in road accidents, which means arms can sustain significant blows in the event of a severe collision. If you have suffered an arm injury in a motorbike accident that occurred through no fault of your own, you may be eligible to claim compensation. The value of arm injury claims can vary hugely depending on the severity of the harm caused, so read on to find out how much compensation you could be awarded. For specialist advice, make sure to contact the team without delay here.

Valuing motorbike injury claims

Like most injury claims, we can normally recover compensation in arm injury claims under two categories: General Damages and Special Damages. General Damages can cover any pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the accident, so the value often varies according to how severely the injury affects your life, in emotional and physical terms.

In contrast, Special Damages considers the financial costs and expenses, covering any losses or expenses caused by factors such as lost earnings due to being unable to work, or the costs of any private medical treatment needed.

The potential value of arm injury claims

Every case depends usually on the medical guidance we receive, as well as the guidelines set out in law for personal injury claims. We can use these guidelines to approximate the potential compensation amount you could receive for the General Damages element of a claim.

Below is information from the official guidelines that govern arm injury claims:

• Loss of both arms – up to £239,140.
• Loss of one arm – up to £109,330 depending on where the arm is amputated (e.g. higher for at the shoulder, lower for above-elbow amputation).
• Severe injuries – up to £104,370 for injuries that fall short of amputation but leave the injured person little better off.
• Injuries resulting in a permanent, substantial disability – up to £47,720 for serious fractures of one or both forearms where there is a significant and permanent disability.
• Less severe injury – up to £31,220 for injuries with the capacity for a substantial degree of recovery.
• Simple fractures of the forearm – up to £15,300 depending on severity.

These guidelines can give you some general idea of the compensation you could be entitled to, but all claim values are usually also subject to a medical evaluation to make sure the compensation accurately reflects the severity of the injury. In addition, there is also the expenses and losses element of the legal case to then consider.

Making your compensation claim

We know how devastating a motorbike injury can be for the victims, both emotionally and physically, so we aim to make the claim process as simple and stress-free as possible.

To discuss arm injury claims and your potential case, contact us for free, no-obligation advice. If we think you are eligible and you decide to instruct us, we can start to gather the evidence needed to value your claim.

For many claimants, we are able to offer No Win, No Fee representation. This means that, if you consent to the terms of our agreement, you don’t have to worry about costs if the claim is unsuccessful, subject to the terms and conditions as agreed.

Enquire today to receive advice from our specialist team.